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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.56, 173.26 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.56, 173.26 and 92.42 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.56 : 173.26 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.56/173.26 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.56x = 173.26 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.56x = 16,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,012.69/125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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